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Old 05-14-2008, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GTV-GR View Post
You got serious rust issues my friend
I think - hope - that much of what you're seeing in rust is from a poor repair job from a hit in the front left corner. Unfortunately, there are a few wrinkles in the inner fender and the paint of course cracked, and this is where the rust seems to be focused. On the good side, if I take a pick hammer and hit, poke or otherwise beat the metal, it still seems sound. I do feel that all of this undercoating old paint etc. must be removed and redone right or there will be a rust problem quickly. The car is right on the cusp where I think a good effort now will keep it in check. I am sure I will find more than I see now, but that is always the case. I plan on pulling the engine tomorrow evening and will start cleaning this area better. Will be very interesting to see what is revealed. If I could find a whole inner skirt, that would be best. This may take two phases. First to make the car sound again for driving and address any rust in these areas at this time. The second part can be part of a full body redo down the road a bit.
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